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I have always been a fan of spreadsheets and have used them in my classroom, as well as for personal use. Using spreadsheets facilitates student understanding of mathematical concepts and can assist in achieving the NCTM standards, as well as address concerns raised by the TIMSS (Third International Mathematics and Science Study) report.
When you start The Cruncher 2.0, the main screen presents you with three options: Spreadsheet, Tutorials and Projects. "Spreadsheet" allows you to dive into an area where you can create a spreadsheet from scratch, adding any formulas, charts, electronic stickers and/or sounds that you or your students feel enhance the understanding of the...